Learn how to use Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Therapy for yourself, family members, and clients to create more physical and mental balance in all aspects of life.
Phases | Dates in 2026 | Eligibility |
Phase 1: | 13–14 June |
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Phase 1: Self-care
Online webinar (8 hours)
Open to everyone, however, the practice of Transcendental Meditation is recommended.
Dates: 13–14 June 2026
Course leaders: Dr Rainer Picha & Dr Walter Mölk
Course language: English and other languages based on demand
Course fee*: €210 for Phase 1
*There is a reduced price for lower-income countries (please see the application form).
Affiliates of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation (IMAVF) receive a discount of 10% on the course fee.
Course structure and what you will learn
Saturday 9:00 am–11:00 pm and 1:00–3:00 pm CEST
- Introduction to the history of AyurVeda Marma Therapy
- Basic principles, including how to touch the Marma points
- Guided demonstration and experience of selected points
- Q&A, homework exercises, handouts for download
Sunday 9:00 am–11:00 pm and 1:00–3:00 pm CEST
- Feedback and review of the Marma points
- Guided demonstration of additional Marma points
- Q&A, outlook for Phase 2, homework exercises, course material
All live sessions will be recorded and available for 3 months.
Feedback from previous course participants
“New knowledge, simple and effective with Marma treatment, and feel joyful when giving the treatment. I simply feel a inner peace when treating people.”
R.E.
“My health improved just by the practice, I have more therapy to offer, and I am in touch with teachers and colleagues.”
T.C.
Recording of Zoom Webinar from 21 June 2025
"Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda Marma Therapy"
Heads of Marma Therapy Department of MCPHI
Dr Rainer Picha
Dr Rainer Picha is a cardiologist from Austria who served as an Assisting Director and Head of the Intensive Care Unit at the State Hospital of Graz/Austria. In 1996 Maharishi invited Dr Picha to come to Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop, The Netherlands. There he worked with Dr Nader and his team of scientists to support the work on Veda in the Human Physiology. Under Maharishi’s and Dr Nader’s guidance, Dr Picha developed the Model of Vedic Physiology, worked closely with Maharishi on new hospital designs and curricula, and integrated Maharishi AyurVeda with modern medicine. He is chairman of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation (IMAVF) and director of the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International (MCPHI)
Dr Walter Mölk
Dr Walter Mölk is a general practitioner and founder of the Austrian Society of Ayurvedic Medicine and the first Panchakarma centre in Austria. In 1996 Dr. Mölk has been invited by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and became a member of the international research team at Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop, the Netherlands where he had the opportunity to work closely with Maharishi and neuroscientist Tony Nader MD, PhD. Dr Mölk has over 35 years of experience in teaching Maharishi AyurVeda to health professionals worldwide. He is one of the directors of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation and the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International and has organised together with Dr Schrott all the MAV Marma training courses at MERU.
More Marma Training Courses
Phases | Dates in 2026 | Eligibility |
Phase 2: Family and client care | In-residence course at five locations |
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Phase 3: Health Professional Course | In-residence course at MERU (5 days) |
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